Woodland Drive BN3

Exquisite architecture, bespoke design and a refined eye for interiors have come together to create this sensational detached house. Completed in 2015, it was built to the highest specifications by local developer Kevin Fitzpatrick and it sits within the leafy and prestigious environs of Tongdean. Abundant with Scandinavian influence, the crisp lines, tall gable and heavily glazed facade are a sight to behold, and the quality finish continues throughout the house.

Why you'll like it...

It has five generous bedrooms which include a sensational master bedroom suite, and the vast open plan living room provides the perfect space for both family life and sophisticated entertaining. Only the finest materials and workmanship have been used in its creation, conforming to the highest ecological specifications, and the underfloor heating, energy efficient double glazing and a southerly aspect ensure it is hugely economical to heat too. In more clement weather you can enjoy the landscaped garden and terrace which link seamlessly with the house, and there is ample space on the gated drive for up to five cars. There is also a secure double garage and a video entry system, so you can feel content to ‘lock up and leave’, and the local schools are excellent for families with children of all ages. This house exudes finesse and taste, and would be the perfect abode for those who like to entertain, but also require excellent transport links, and wish to live in an exclusive area where the quintessential ‘Hove’ Lifestyle is on your doorstep. In brief: Style: Detached house built in 2015 Bedrooms: 5 double; 2 en suite Living rooms: 2 exceptional inc. open plan kitchen/dining/living space Area: 2977 sq. ft. 276.6 sq. m. Outside: Large landscaped rear garden and planting to the front Location: Hove Park/Tongdean Parking: Secure gated hardstanding for up to 5 cars and a double garage Why you’ll like it: Set back from the road behind secure gates and tall trees, this striking, contemporary home has an air of exclusivity and plenty of curb appeal. The neat brick parking area sweeps down to the garage, and forms a path to your door, and using secure video entry, this opens to a generous entrance hall where the light and the scale of the house become immediately apparent. A solid oak and steel staircase leads to the galleried landing creating a triple height light well to illuminate the space below. Solid wood flooring in pale honey tones flows ahead to the ground floor cloakroom, and into the reception rooms to the left and right. Open plan living room and kitchen: Entirely open plan, but cleverly zoned, this floor provides the perfect balance between home comforts and a luxury lifestyle. The east and westerly walls are entirely glazed framing garden views, and high strip windows to the south ensure the natural light filters through at any time of day. To the left you can relax in the seating area which has ample space for sumptuous sofas and a sizable TV, and the white walls are akin to a gallery space; to be adorned with modern art. To the right is the generous and modern kitchen, with walls of gleaming white units into which the dual oven, warming drawer and full-height fridge and freezer have been seamlessly integrated. An island topped with Corian, sits centrally to the space which is ideal for both informal dining and chatting to guests as you cook, as the induction hob, extractor and sink have been perfectly inlaid. A dishwasher has also been integrated, and the utility room has been ingeniously hidden through the wall units to the right. From here there is a door for side access so you need not traipse muddy boots and paws through the immaculate house, and a door to the right houses the eco heating system. The far right of the room has been reserved for formal dining, and in summer, bi-folding doors open to the garden terrace which has been cleverly laid with composite wood decking to blend perfectly with inside. Second reception: The second reception room shares the same immaculate and stylish decor as the main room, and is currently set up as a large, shared home office. It would be ideal however, for families with older children who may like to entertain independently on occasion, and being a versatile space it could also be used as a ground floor bedroom or a gym perhaps, depending on need. Again the outlook from either end is perfectly peaceful and private, with garden views framed by full-height double glazed windows. Gardens and outdoor office space: Set slightly lower than the neighbouring garden, is enjoys far greater privacy from the surrounding homes, and tall evergreens add shape and act as a screen. The decking is vast, and accessible from both reception rooms so the whole ground floor flows well when entertaining in the summer, and there is a large area of lawn for children to play in complete safety. While it technically faces west, it is open to the south, so it is a real suntrap during the summer, and being so close to the countryside, it attracts a plethora of wildlife. First floor bedrooms and bathrooms: From the generous first floor landing, there are four beautiful double bedrooms, each with plush, dove grey carpet underfoot and fresh white walls to complement. Facing the front, the two largest rooms have full height windows with Juliet balconies to mirror those below, and from their elevated position, they look out across the valley towards the coast. Bedroom two also has a modern ensuite shower room with a double width cubicle and rainfall showerhead, and the others share use of the family bathroom which has been beautifully styled with a contemporary freestanding bathtub and a separate curved shower for when time is of the essence. Slate flooring and pewter, split-face wall tiles add to the glamour, and there is ample storage for your toiletries in the vanity unit below the streamlined basin. Master bedroom suite: Formed from the entire top floor, the master bedroom suite is of gracious proportions, and has a wall of south facing windows windows to fill it with natural light. The Velux Cabrio window opens to form a balcony so you can sit in the fresh air and tranquility of your home enjoying the exquisite sea views below the ever-changing skyscape, and from the freestanding slipper bath you can watch the clouds or stars drift by. This room is the epitome of luxury and style, with a huge, en suite wet room which has mineralised slate tiling and a giant rainfall showerhead, and a wall of streamlined wardrobes offers a wealth of clothes storage solutions. Owner’s secret: “While we have only lived here for three years, it has been a wonderful family home, and with so much space it has been ideal as the children have got older as we never felt on top of one another. We have enjoyed entertaining here too – particularly in the summer as the garden is a great size and really private.” Where it is: Shops: Local 6 min walk, city centre 10 min drive Train Station: Brighton Station 10 min drive, Preston Park 10 min walk Seafront or Park: South Downs 5 min drive, Seafront 10 min drive Closest Schools: Primary: West Hove Primary, Hove Primary School Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC Private: Brighton College, Windlesham This stunning home is beautifully situated in a prestigious area with lots of local green spaces, and the South Downs on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to the A23 which has direct and fast access to the airports and London.

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Owner's secret...

While we have only lived here for three years, it has been a wonderful family home, and with so much space it has been ideal as the children have got older as we never felt on top of one another. We have enjoyed entertaining here too - particularly in the summer as the garden is a great size and really private.

Agent's thoughts...

This stunning home is beautifully situated in a prestigious area with lots of local green spaces, and the South Downs on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to the A23 which has direct and fast access to the airports and London.

Open plan living room and kitchen: Entirely open plan, but cleverly zoned, this floor provides the perfect balance between home comforts and a luxury lifestyle. The east and westerly walls are entirely glazed framing garden views, and high strip windows to the south ensure the natural light filters through at any time of day. To the left you can relax in the seating area which has ample space for sumptuous sofas and a sizable TV, and the white walls are akin to a gallery space; to be adorned with modern art. To the right is the generous and modern kitchen, with walls of gleaming white units into which the dual oven, warming drawer and full-height fridge and freezer have been seamlessly integrated. An island topped with Corian, sits centrally to the space which is ideal for both informal dining and chatting to guests as you cook, as the induction hob, extractor and sink have been perfectly inlaid. A dishwasher has also been integrated, and the utility room has been ingeniously hidden through the wall units to the right. From here there is a door for side access so you need not traipse muddy boots and paws through the immaculate house, and a door to the right houses the eco heating system. The far right of the room has been reserved for formal dining, and in summer, bi-folding doors open to the garden terrace which has been cleverly laid with composite wood decking to blend perfectly with inside. Second reception: The second reception room shares the same immaculate and stylish decor as the main room, and is currently set up as a large, shared home office. It would be ideal however, for families with older children who may like to entertain independently on occasion, and being a versatile space it could also be used as a ground floor bedroom or a gym perhaps, depending on need. Again the outlook from either end is perfectly peaceful and private, with garden views framed by full-height double glazed windows. Gardens and outdoor office space: Set slightly lower than the neighbouring garden, is enjoys far greater privacy from the surrounding homes, and tall evergreens add shape and act as a screen. The decking is vast, and accessible from both reception rooms so the whole ground floor flows well when entertaining in the summer, and there is a large area of lawn for children to play in complete safety. While it technically faces west, it is open to the south, so it is a real suntrap during the summer, and being so close to the countryside, it attracts a plethora of wildlife. First floor bedrooms and bathrooms: From the generous first floor landing, there are four beautiful double bedrooms, each with plush, dove grey carpet underfoot and fresh white walls to complement. Facing the front, the two largest rooms have full height windows with Juliet balconies to mirror those below, and from their elevated position, they look out across the valley towards the coast. Bedroom two also has a modern ensuite shower room with a double width cubicle and rainfall showerhead, and the others share use of the family bathroom which has been beautifully styled with a contemporary freestanding bathtub and a separate curved shower for when time is of the essence. Slate flooring and pewter, split-face wall tiles add to the glamour, and there is ample storage for your toiletries in the vanity unit below the streamlined basin. Master bedroom suite: Formed from the entire top floor, the master bedroom suite is of gracious proportions, and has a wall of south facing windows windows to fill it with natural light. The Velux Cabrio window opens to form a balcony so you can sit in the fresh air and tranquility of your home enjoying the exquisite sea views below the ever-changing skyscape, and from the freestanding slipper bath you can watch the clouds or stars drift by. This room is the epitome of luxury and style, with a huge, en suite wet room which has mineralised slate tiling and a giant rainfall showerhead, and a wall of streamlined wardrobes offers a wealth of clothes storage solutions.